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Reach health and financial milestones by each decade

You should prioritize your health and financial well-being long before retirement to make the most of your golden years. We’ve created a guide that lists the milestones to hit in your 50s, 60s, and 70s to prepare for tomorrow and live better today. 

By age 50

1. Have an emergency fund.

2. Meet your employer’s match.  

3. Pay down debt.

4. Set colorectal cancer screening.

5. Attend annual exams.

By age 60

1. Make catch-up contributions.

2. Consider Short-term Care insurance to fill Medicare gaps.

3. Get your hearing tested.

4. Avoid painful shingles with a vaccine.

By age 70

1. Sign up for Medicare and supplemental insurance.

2. Update your estate planning documents.

3. Get your vision and hearing tested.

4. Learn your fracture risk with a bone density test.

Take charge of your retirement

Medicare Supplement insurance gives you the independence you’ve always pictured for your retirement, so you can worry less and make every day better. 

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Wellabe offers life and supplemental health insurance plans to help you prepare for good days and bad. We'll always be here to empower you to be well – well prepared, well protected, and well loved. If you’d like to speak to an agent to learn more, call 866-739-8143.